AutoSuccess Magazine

05/29/2026

Tech innovation, a report on workflow efficiency and community impact led this week’s headlines. 🚗

05/28/2026

Can a dealership stay family-focused while evolving with social media and younger customers? Monica and Bailee Utter say absolutely! From family legacy to viral TikToks, they are proving dealerships can honor tradition while embracing change.
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Dealer Teamwork Bill Utter Ford

Monica and Bailee Utter discuss family legacy, dealership culture, social media success and building trust with today’s automotive customers.

05/28/2026

Hey Dealer! Tech Stack

Your tech stack may actually be more of a puzzle. Data Driverz has some tips on putting your tech pieces together.

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05/22/2026

This week in the auto dealer industry: Solera, LLC. added rules-based automated wholesale syndication to Inventory+ with OVE, Kelley Blue Book reported April new-vehicle prices rose 1.8% to a $49,461 average transaction price, Team Velocity acquired Foundation Direct to build a unified dealer ad stack, and the Recall Masters 2025 report found 670 recalls affecting 28 million vehicles, with software and electronics issues leading the trend.

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05/21/2026

Hey Dealer! FTC Pricing Shift

When price disappears, processes get exposed. Proactive Training Solutions says dealers need to adjust how they sell cars as FTC pricing shifts impact the industry.

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05/18/2026

Your parts counter doesn’t have to close at 6 p.m.

In this Executive Spotlight, Jay Funnell and Stephanie Benger of Data Here-to-There explain how dealerships can launch an online parts desk that sells parts 24/7 — without needing more inventory space.

Watch the interview to see how dealers are expanding their reach and building new revenue streams online.
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Learn how dealerships can launch an online parts desk to sell parts 24/7, expand their reach beyond local markets and create a new revenue stream through automotive e-commerce.

05/15/2026

This week in the automotive dealer industry: ACV expands ACV MAX into a unified inventory intelligence platform, Feldman Automotive acquires Firelands Auto Group, and Solera, LLC. adds Direct-Hit by Identifix and InsightsConnect to Hollander Powerlink.

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05/14/2026

Hey Dealer! Recon Swamp

The zone between used car acquisition and your front line may be racking up $50-$80 per car per day in holding costs. Rapid Recon has some tips to help you get out of this recon swamp.

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05/12/2026

One BDC isn't enough anymore. 📞🚗

Meet the multi-department BDC model at Coral Springs Nissan. In this AutoSuccess Success Story, Bill Cafarella shares how this has helped his dealership operations. BDC 1 handles incoming leads and calls. BDC 2 is dedicated follow-up. BDC 3 lives in service. When every touchpoint has a team behind it, no lead falls through the cracks.

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05/11/2026

Dealership M&A trends 2026 are shaping up with more buyers, steadier valuations, and new capital options dealers should understand. In this Executive Spotlight, Joe Mowery of Stephens Inc. breaks down private credit vs. traditional banks, why competitive lending matters and how family offices can support long-term growth. Watch the full conversation.
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